even number

[ee-vuhn nuhm-ber]

noun

1. a number that leaves no remainder when divided by 2.

   8, 56, and 204 are even numbers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of even number¹

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

A Modesto team would give the league two new teams next year and 14 in all; leagues prefer an even number of teams for scheduling purposes.

From Los Angeles Times

The 25-year-old impressed in a familiar role at seven, but Lions head coach Farrell suggested the versatile forward could also be deployed at six or even number eight.

From BBC

Ramaswamy laid out his plans for federal workers in a podcast: “If your Social Security Number ends in an odd number, you're out. If it ends in an even number, you're in. There's a 50% cut right there. Of those who remain, if your Social Security Number starts in an even number, you're in. And if it starts with an odd number, you're out. Boom, that's a 75% reduction, then literally, sarcastically, okay.”

From Salon

It ends in an even number, you’re in.

From Slate

Of those who remain, if your Social Security number starts with an even number, you’re in, and if it starts with an odd number, you’re out.

From Slate